Job Vacancy AI & Intelligent Automation Technical Lead - UK Export Finance - G7

• Graduate-level education or equivalent experience in AI, Data Science, or Software Engineering.

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• AI/ML principles: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning; model lifecycle; ethical AI (bias mitigation, explainability).

• AI Agents: task-based, conversational, autonomous; orchestration in multi-agent systems; decision-making and automation.

• Data & Integration: governance, secure handling, enterprise integration.

• Cloud & Platforms: cloud-native deployment, scalable AI workloads.

• Low-Code & Automation: hybrid approaches for AI adoption.

• Security & Compliance: information security, GDPR.

• Source control of software.

• Systems Design: scalable, secure AI architectures; design standards; review others’ designs.

• Information Security: embed security controls; threat mitigation.

• Agent Design: define roles, orchestration, lifecycle.

• Modern Standards: maintainability, compliance.

• Communication: explain AI concepts to non-technical audiences; demos and walkthroughs.

• Leadership: mentor junior staff; promote learning.

• Delivering AI solutions: design, development, deployment; translating business needs into AI-enabled outcomes.

• Implementing agent-based systems: task-based, conversational, autonomous; enterprise integration and orchestration.

• Proficiency with platforms/tools: Azure AI, OpenAI APIs (GPT-5), Copilot Studio, and other frameworks (Claude, Gemini, LLaMA).

• Enterprise integration: CRM, ERP, APIs; hybrid low-code/custom AI solutions.

• Technical leadership: guiding multidisciplinary teams; mentoring engineers and analysts.

• Ethical AI: applying governance and risk mitigation.

• Stakeholder engagement: co-designing solutions; communicating complex concepts clearly.

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Westminster, London

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) directorate has recently been established in UKEF, drawing together the expertise in digital currently within the organisation to provide representation of digital services, user centred design, analytics and technology at the highest levels. The areas with the directorate work closely with all areas of the business such as the Business Group, Operations and Strategy and Policy.

UKEF is committed to improving as a customer focussed and led organisation, making it easier for customers to deal with us, offering improved response times, quicker decision-making and improved case-processing. To enable this, UKEF is committed to using digital as a primary means for managing relationships with a wider range of stakeholders. Focusing on developing end-to-end services that meet user need and enable business outcomes, this is an exciting new role showing the growth and drive of UKEFs digital ambition.

The AI & Intelligent Automation Technical Lead will work closely with the AI Product Lead and be supported by a multidisciplinary team including user-centred design (UCD), technology, and delivery professionals to ensure cohesive and impactful AI solutions.

The AI & Intelligent Automation Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering UKEF’s approach to artificial intelligence, ensuring that AI capabilities are embedded into the organisation’s digital transformation journey. This role will lead the identification, design, and implementation of AI solutions that support strategic objectives, improve operational efficiency, and enhance user experience.

This is a leadership role requiring a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement. The AI & Intelligent Automation Technical Lead will be expected to work with a range of technologies and methodologies, adapting to evolving needs and ensuring that UKEF remains at the forefront of responsible AI adoption.